Forum: RIB gallery
10 August 2021, 11:25
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,572
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Forum: Trailers & towing
04 June 2019, 17:07
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Replies: 40
Views: 5,150
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
30 May 2019, 11:17
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Hi
Thanks for the quick reply. I will look into...
Hi
Thanks for the quick reply. I will look into your suggestion but I am leaning towards a straight replacement for ease of installation. My engine is an old yam 2 stroke so spikes hopefully aren't...
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Forum: Electrics and electronics
28 May 2019, 13:37
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
battery cut off switch
Hi
The cut off switch for the battery is faulty and I need to replace it. Are there different qualities of these and what would be a good make? I have looked up on "the bay" and they seem to be...
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Forum: Engines & props
17 July 2018, 14:47
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,225
Hi
It sounds like you have debris in the fuel...
Hi
It sounds like you have debris in the fuel tank. While on a flat sea the dirt remains away from the pick up pipe but as the boat moves about more from the swells, then the dirt will move towards...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
09 June 2018, 10:51
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,093
I won't be certain until I put the boat in the...
I won't be certain until I put the boat in the water and see how it behaves. The old one measured 740mm OR 29" and sat just on the lip[ of the transom. The new one sits a couple of inches below the...
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Forum: Other stuff
07 June 2018, 11:12
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Replies: 31
Views: 3,022
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 June 2018, 10:58
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,093
Hi Yes I only use it when its rough. I need to...
Hi Yes I only use it when its rough. I need to get the boat in the water and see how it is. It is new and stiff and looks short, but hopefully it will be ok. Nothing worse than reversing the boat...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
07 June 2018, 10:52
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,093
Hi
Sorry for the delay in replying I was at...
Hi
Sorry for the delay in replying I was at that other great money pit called farming :nonono:. I don't have any hypalon so I would have to order some and I thought it would be as easy to buy I...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 June 2018, 11:37
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,093
elephant trunk
I replaced my elephants trunk on my rib last year but I think its too short. I haven't tried it out yet but I feel that it will be below water in any sort of chop. The new one measures 500mm and my...
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Forum: Engines & props
25 July 2017, 14:30
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,341
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 May 2017, 10:21
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,944
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Forum: Trailers & towing
18 May 2017, 10:16
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
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Forum: Trailers & towing
18 May 2017, 10:03
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
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Forum: Trailers & towing
12 May 2017, 11:03
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Roller bracket bolts
I have an indespension trailer and I am replacing some of the rollers. I have noticed that some of the roller arms have seized up and are not moving freely. I want to do a job on them and replace the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
05 May 2017, 15:11
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,098
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
25 November 2016, 10:31
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,139
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 October 2016, 10:40
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,345
Hi
I am looking for a three way tap much the...
Hi
I am looking for a three way tap much the same as this but it would be much better if the connection would come in from the bottom instead of the front. That way all the pipes could be clipped...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 October 2016, 10:27
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,887
Hi
Every day use the tanks would be nowhere...
Hi
Every day use the tanks would be nowhere full but for long trips whether the fuel is stored in containers on the deck or in tanks in the hull the weight will be the same.
I take the point about...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 October 2016, 10:11
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,887
Hi
Yes it is a lot of fuel but only when the...
Hi
Yes it is a lot of fuel but only when the both tanks are full. I was told that the boat was a stand-by boat for reporters of the camel trophy race.
I normally fill the back tank and keep a 50l...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
24 October 2016, 10:03
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,887
My boat is approx 1999 and the only problems I...
My boat is approx 1999 and the only problems I had so far was that the fuel senders corroded which I replaced. I did have to drill an inspection hatch into the back tank to remove parts of the old...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
22 October 2016, 14:38
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,887
fuel tanks
I thought that I would open a separate thread rather than side track the spare fuel can thread. I have a 6.5m ribtec that has 2 fuel tanks in the floor each with a capacity of 150 litres. I have a 3...
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Forum: Engines & props
27 August 2016, 09:52
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,956
Hi
I just noticed a Mariner 80hp efi 4 stroke...
Hi
I just noticed a Mariner 80hp efi 4 stroke with 170 hrs on it for sale on done deal in Ireland. He does not give an age for it but it is advertised for 3450 euro. It would work out cheap in your...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
23 August 2016, 09:24
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,896
Hi
Bolts are m8 x 50mm . I had a quick look...
Hi
Bolts are m8 x 50mm . I had a quick look yesterday on the internet at the galv. ones and there seem to be plenty of 6mm but when you go to 8mm they get plenty expensive. I suppose the originals...
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Forum: Trailers & towing
22 August 2016, 10:44
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,896
trailer bolts
Hi I have noticed that the short arms that hold the wobble rollers on my indespension trailer have seized up. On closer inspection the bolts holding the arms onto the beams have rusted up and in 1...
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